USLME gynecologie
A 34-year-old primigravid woman at 30 weeks' gestation comes to the physician with regular contractions every 6 minutes. Her prenatal course was significant for type 1 diabetes, which she has had for 10 years. Over the course of 1 hour, she continues to contract, and her cervix advances from closed and long to a fingertip of dilation with some effacement. The patient is started on magnesium sulfate, penicillin, and betamethasone. Which of the following is the most likely side effect from the administration of corticosteroids to this patient?
Decreased childhood intelligence
Increased maternal insulin requirement
Maternal infection
Neonatal adrenal suppression
Neonatal infection
A pregnant patient of yours goes to the emergency room at 20 weeks gestational age with complaints of hematuria and back pain. The emergency room physician orders an intravenous pyelogram (IVP) as part of a workup for a possible kidney stone. The radiologist indicates the absence of nephrolithiasis but reports the presence of bilateral hydronephrosis and hydroureter, which is greater on the right side than on the left. Which of the following statements is true regarding this IVP finding?
The bilateral hydronephrosis is of concern, and renal function tests, including BUN and creatinine, should be run and closely monitored
These findings are consistent with normal pregnancy and are not of concern
The bilateral hydronephrosis is of concern, and a renal sonogram should be ordered emergently
The findings indicate that a urology consult is needed to obtain recommendations for further workup and evaluation
The findings are consistent with ureteral obstruction, and the patient should be referred for stent placement
A 24-year-old woman presents to the emergency department complaining of right lower quadrant pain and vaginal spotting. Her last menstrual period was 5 weeks ago. Her temperature is 37 C (98.6 F), blood pressure is 112/70 mm Hg, pulse is 74/min, and respirations are 14/min. The abdomen is soft and non-tender. Pelvic examination reveals scant blood in the vagina, a closed cervical os, no pelvic masses, and right pelvic tenderness. Her leukocyte count is 8000/mm3, hematocrit is 38%, and a platelet count is 250,000/mm3. Which of the following is the most appropriate step next in diagnosis?
Serum hCG
Serum TSH
Abdominal x-ray
Abdominal/pelvic CT
Laparoscopy
A 34-year-old female comes to your office for an infertility evaluation. She has been having irregular menstrual cycles for the past five years, stating that her menstrual periods come on average once every two to three months. Her past medical history is not significant. She is not taking any medications currently. Her blood pressure is 145/96 mmHg and heart rate is 72/min. Her BMI is 33 kg/m2. Physical examination reveals facial acne and excessive hair growth over the upper lip and chin. Which of the following is the most likely pathologic finding in this patient?
Polycystic kidneys
Enlarged ovaries
Pituitary adenoma
Atrophic adrenals
Atrophic endometrium
A 32-year-old female is being evaluated for abnormal uterine bleeding. A urine pregnancy test is negative. Pelvic ultrasound reveals endometrial hyperplasia and a right-sided adnexal mass. In this patient, the adnexal mass is most likely to be a?
Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma
Dysgerminoma
Teratoma
Granulosa cell tumor
Fallopian tube cancer
A 28-year-old nulligravid patient complains of bleeding between her periods and increasingly heavy menses. Over the past 9 months, she has had two dilation and curettages (D&Cs), which have failed to resolve her symptoms, and oral contraceptives and antiprostaglandins have not decreased the abnormal bleeding. Which of the following options is most appropriate at this time?
Perform a hysterectomy
Perform hysteroscopy
Perform endometrial ablation
Treat with a GnRH agonist
Start the patient on a high-dose progestational agent
A patient presents to you for evaluation of infertility. She is 26 years old and has never been pregnant. She and her husband have been trying to get pregnant for 2 years. Her husband had a semen analysis and was told that everything was normal. The patient has a history of endometriosis diagnosed by laparoscopy at age 17. At the time she was having severe pelvic pain and dysmenorrhea. After the surgery, the patient was told she had a few small implants of endometriosis on her ovaries and fallopian tubes and several others in the posterior cul-de-sac. She also had a left ovarian cyst, filmy adnexal adhesions, and several subcentimeter serosal fibroids. You have recommended that she have a hysterosalpingogram as part of her evaluation for infertility. Which of the patient’s following conditions can be diagnosed with a hysterosalpingogram?
Endometriosis
Hydrosalpinx
Subserous fibroids
Minimal pelvic adhesions
Ovarian cyst
A 29-year-old woman presents with severe pain during menstruation (dysmenorrhea). During workup, an endometrial biopsy is obtained. The pathology report from this specimen makes the diagnosis of chronic endometritis. Based on this pathology report, which of the following was present in the biopsy sample of the endometrium?
Neutrophils
Lymphocytes
Lymphoid follicles
Plasma cells
Decidualized stromal cells
A couple presents for evaluation of primary infertility. The evaluation of the woman is completely normal. The husband is found to have a left varicocele. If the husband’s varicocele is the cause of the couple’s infertility, what would you expect to see when evaluating the husband’s semen analysis
Decreased sperm count with an increase in the number of abnormal forms
Decreased sperm count with an increase in motility
Increased sperm count with an increase in the number of abnormal forms
Increased sperm count with absent motility
Azoospermia
A 30-year-old woman presents for a physical examination for work. She denies any medical problems or surgeries in the past. She has had no pregnancies. She is sexually active and has been using oral contraceptive pills for the past 6 years. She denies any allergies to medications. On examination, her weight is 62 kg, blood pressure 120/78 mm Hg, pulse 76 beats per minute, respiratory rate 15 breaths per minute, temperature 36.8C (98.4F). Her physical examination is normal. Laboratory evaluation is also done. Which direct effect of birth control pills could be noted in the laboratory results?
Decreased glucose tolerance
Decreased binding globulins
Decreased high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol
Decreased triglycerides
Decreased hemoglobin concentration
A 27-year-old woman comes to the physician for preconception counseling. She takes no medication. Her menses are regular, are moderate in amount, and last 5-6 days. Her diet is well balanced. Her grandparents are from Greece. Her husband's family is also of Mediterranean ancestry. Her mother and sister have been diagnosed with anemia, but she does not know the types. The presence of thalassemia anemia in her family is suspected. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial screening test?
Complete blood count in the patient
Hemoglobin electrophoresis testing in the patient
Hemoglobin electrophoresis testing in the patient and her husband
Iron level, total iron-binding capacity, and ferritin level in the patient
Solubility testing in the patient
A 27-year old woman comes to the physician for evaluation of infertility. She and her 31-year-old husband have not been able to conceive after 12 months of unprotected and frequent intercourse. She has regular 28-day menstrual cycles and during the menstrual cycles she develops mild pelvic pain and bilateral breast tenderness. She has no pain during sexual intercourse. Her blood pressure is 128/76 mm Hg and pulse is 82/min. Physical examination is completely unremarkable. Which of the following could most likely be abnormal in this patient?
Serum prolactin level
Hysterosalpingogram
Mid luteal serum progesterone level
Serum testosterone level
Serum inhibin B level
A 22-year-old woman comes to your office at 10 weeks gestation for her first prenatal visit. Her obstetrical history is significant for a spontaneous abortion at 12 weeks gestation one year ago. She states that her mother has hypothyroidism, and she asks you to order thyroid function tests for her. She denies any symptoms, and her physical examination is unremarkable. Ultrasound reveals an intrauterine gestation with normal fetal cardiac activity. Which of the following results is most likely to be expected in this patient?
Normal total T4, normal TSH
Decreased free T4, decreased TSH
Increased total T4, normal TSH
Increased free T4, decreased TSH
Decreased total T4, increased TSH
A 35-year-old female complains of nipple discharge. The discharge is from both breasts, brown in color and occurs intermittently. She has two children who are 5 and 8 years old. She has not been recently pregnant. Her last menstrual period was one week ago. She describes no other symptoms. Examination shows normal breasts without palpable lumps or nipple abnormalities. Brownish discharge is expressed from the nipples, and it is guaiac negative. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
Mammogram
Ultrasonogram
Cytologic examination
Serum prolactin and TSH levels
Surgical evaluation
A 22-year-old woman is being followed by her family physician during her first pregnancy. She is currently at 28 weeks' gestation, feeling well, and gaining an appropriate amount of weight. She has not had sexual intercourse for the past 15 weeks. Her first prenatal exam was at 12 weeks' gestation, at which time her HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, Rh(D)-antibody, and urine cultures were negative. Her blood type is A negative. She does not know who the father of the child is but is excited to raise the child with the help of her mother. She is unable to recall or confirm her immunization status for a number of vaccines. Which of the following measures is warranted at this time?
MMR vaccination
Urine culture
Rh(D) antibody test
HIV antibody test
Pneumococcal vaccine
A 16-year-old girl is brought to your office by her mother for evaluation of primary amenorrhea. Her older sister had her first period at age 13. Vitals signs are within normal limits. Physical examination shows absence of breast development and external genitalia at Tanner stage 1. Examination shows no other abnormalities. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
Estrogen levels
Serum LH levels
Serum FSH levels
Karyotyping
GnRH stimulation test
A 31-year-old woman comes to the clinic for a preoperative evaluation. She is undergoing an infertility workup and a laparoscopy is planned. She and her husband have been trying to have a child for the last 5 years, but have not had any success. Over that time period, this woman has suffered three miscarriages. Her past medical history is remarkable for anemia, a history of depression, and a deep venous thrombus suffered during her first pregnancy. Her review of systems reveals diffuse arthralgias, but is otherwise unremarkable. She is currently not taking any medications, though she does report having a drug reaction to prenatal vitamins. Early in pregnancy, she had a red facial rash across her face that spared her nasolabial folds. Physical examination today is unremarkable. Laboratory studies, with the exception of a prothrombin time elevated to two times greater than normal, are unremarkable. Which of the following studies will most likely explain this patient’s laboratory abnormality?
Assay for cardiolipin antibody
Blood smear with manual review
Screening for Factor V Leiden mutation
Ristocetin cofactor analysis
Serologic test for syphilis
A 30-year old woman has irregular menses. She reports that her last menstrual period (LMP) was 8 weeks ago. She has been experiencing vaginal spotting and left lower quadrant pain. She is afebrile. She has a normal size uterus and mild tenderness in the right lower quadrant with no rebound tenderness. A human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) beta-subunit level of 1400 mIU/ml is reported in her records from an obstetrics visit 2 days ago. Which of the following is the appropriate management?
Perform a pelvis ultrasound
Perform a culdocentesis
Repeat hCG measurement in 1 week
Repeat hCG measurement in 24 hours
Refer for diagnostic laparoscopy
During a routine return OB visit, an 18-year-old G1P0 patient at 23 weeks gestational age undergoes a urinalysis. The dipstick done by the nurse indicates the presence of trace glucosuria. All other parameters of the urine test are normal. Which of the following is the most likely etiology of the increased sugar detected in the urine?
The patient has diabetes.
The patient has a urine infection.
The patient’s urinalysis is consistent with normal pregnancy.
The patient’s urine sample is contaminated.
The patient has kidney disease
A 32-year-old Caucasian primigravida presents to your office in her 30'" week of pregnancy. On review of systems, she complains of leg swelling and occasional heartburn. She denies abdominal pain or vaginal discharge. She eats a balanced diet and takes folic acid supplements. Her blood pressure is 165/100 mmHg and her heart rate is 90/min. Which of the following additional findings is most likely in this patient?
Proteinuria
Ketonuria
Thrombocytosis
Splenomegaly
Fasting hyperglycemia
A healthy, 32-year-old, primigravid woman at 12 weeks of gestation comes to the physician for a routine prenatal visit. She has no complaints. She does not use tobacco or alcohol. She has blood group O, Rh(O)+, and her husband has blood group AB, Rh(O)+. She is concerned about the risk of alloimmunization because her mother had that problem during her second pregnancy. Although the child will have a different blood group from the patient, alloimmunization is of little concern due to which of the following?
Immune response is depressed in pregnancy
ABO antigens are weakly antigenic
The mother is tolerant to the child's ABO antigens
Antibodies to ABO antigens cause mild disease in most newborns
Antibodies to ABO antigens are not hemolytic
A 22-year-old woman presents with complaints of vaginal discharge and severe vulvar pruritus. She is otherwise healthy. Physical examination reveals a thin, malodorous vaginal discharge and marked vulvar and vaginal erythema. The pH of the vaginal discharge is 5.5. Microscopic examination of the discharge is most likely to reveal which of the following?
Pseudohyphae
Flagellated motile organisms
Clue cells
Multinucleated giant cells
Numerous eosinophils
A 29-year-old woman presents for her first prenatal visit. She is 10 weeks pregnant as determined by her last menstrual period. She does not have any medical problems and does not take any medications. She is devoutly religious and has been in a monogamous relationship with her husband since getting married 5 years ago. They live in a house built in 1983 where she works as a homemaker. Her husband is an accountant. She does not smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol. Her physical exam is within normal limits. Which of the following screening tests is indicated at this time?
Rapid plasma reagin test
Hepatitis C antibody
Serum lead level
Red blood cell folic acid level
Chlamydia PCR
A 17-year-old teenage girl presents to your office with a 10-month history of lower abdominal pain that radiates to the upper thighs and back. The pain is colicky in nature and usually starts a few hours prior to menses, lasting 3-4 days. Menses have occurred at regular 28-day intervals over the past 2 years. She has no inter-menstrual bleeding. She became sexually active 6-months ago and does not use contraception. Physical examination shows healthy genitalia and well-developed secondary sexual characteristics; the uterus is normal in size and freely mobile. Examination shows no other abnormalities. Which of the following is the most likely cause of her pelvic pathology?
Ureteric stone
Pelvic infection
Abnormal myometrial growth
Increased prostaglandins
Ectopic endometrial implants
A 28-year-old woman presents to your office with symptoms of a urinary tract infection. This is her second infection in 2 months. You treated the last infection with Bactrim DS for 3 days. Her symptoms never really improved. Now she has worsening lower abdominal discomfort, dysuria, and frequency. She has had no fever or flank pain. Physical examination shows only mild suprapubic tenderness. Which of the following is the best next step in the evaluation of this patient?
Urine culture
Intravenous pyelogram
Cystoscopy
Wet smear
CT scan of the abdomen with contrast
A 23-year-old G1PO female presents for her first prenatal visit at 14 weeks gestation. A pap smear is done at that time and a high grade squamous intraepitheliallesions (HSIL) is seen at cytology. A test for HPV discloses the presence of a strain with high oncogenic risk. A satisfactory colposcopy is done and shows no site of abnormalities. At this time the next best step is?
Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)
Repeat pap smear 12 months
Termination of pregnancy
Repeat colposcopy after delivery
Endocervical curettage
A 28-year-old G3P2 woman at 32 weeks gestation comes to the physician because she has felt only 2 or 3 fetal movements in the past 12 hours. As in her previous pregnancies, she has gestational diabetes, which is under good control with diet and mild exercise. The patient does not use tobacco, alcohol, or illicit drugs. Vital signs are normal. Physical examination is unremarkable. Fetal heart tones are heard by Doppler. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management of this patient?
Amniotic fluid index
Contraction stress test
Deliver the fetus immediately
Non-stress test
Ultrasound for fetal heart tones
An 18-year-old woman comes to your office because of abdominal pain. She states that the pain started yesterday afternoon and has been worsening. The pain is in the right lower quadrant and does not radiate. She rates it a 7 on a scale of 1 to 10. She has had some nausea but no vomiting. Nothing seems to improve or worsen the pain. She has a history of hypothyroidism for which she takes thyroid hormone replacement, and no other medical problems. She has never had surgery. She is allergic to penicillin. Physical examination is significant for right lower quadrant tenderness. Bimanual examination reveals right adnexal tenderness. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the diagnostic workup of this patient?
Abdominal computed tomography (CT)
Abdominal x-ray
Appendiceal ultrasound
Pelvic ultrasound
Urine human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
A 45-year-old woman presents to her physician's office complaining of night sweats and insomnia. She states that for the past month she has woken up completely soaked with perspiration on several occasions. She has had irregular menstrual periods for the past six months. She consumes one ounce of alcohol nightly before going to the bed, and quit smoking 5 years ago. She has a history of hypertension controlled with hydrochlorothiazide. She denies illicit drug use. Her temperature is 36.7C (98F), blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg, pulse is 80/min, and respirations are 14/min. Physical examination shows no abnormalities. Which of the following is the best next step in management?
Prescribe a short course of oral hormone replacement therapy
Obtain a urine toxicology screen
Reassure her that she is reaching menopause
Measure serun1 TSH and FSH
Measure 24-hour urinary catecholamines
A 25-year-old woman, gravida 2 para 1, presents to your office at 20 weeks' gestation for a routine prenatal check-up. This pregnancy has been uncomplicated thus far. She is known to be D (-) while her husband is D (+). Her obstetric history is significant for intrapartum placental abruption, which did not require caesarian delivery. She received a standard dose of anti-D immune globulin at 28 weeks of her first pregnancy and immediately postpartum. You decide to determine her anti-D antibody titers, and they turn out to be 1:34. Which of the following is the most likely explanation of the positive antibody screen in this patient?
No prophylaxis early in this pregnancy
Too early administration of anti-D immune globulin postpartum
Low dose of anti-D immune globulin at 28 weeks of her first pregnancy
Low dose of anti-D immune globulin postpartum
No prophylaxis between the pregnancies
A 20-year old GOPO woman presents to the emergency room with complaints of vaginal bleeding and right lower quadrant pain. Her last menstrual period was approximately 5 weeks ago. She is sexually active and uses condoms occasionally. Her temperature is 37.2 C (98.9 F), blood pressure is 120/74 mm Hg, pulse is 80/min and respirations are 14/min. Examination shows mild right lower quadrant tenderness, but no rebound or guarding. There is no active vaginal bleeding and the cervical os is closed. Her initial hemoglobin is 11.0 g/dl. She is Rh positive and a quantitative β-HCG is 1000 mIU/mL. A vaginal ultrasound is done and no intrauterine or extrauterine pregnancy can be seen. Which of the following is next best step in management?
Consent for laparoscopy
Methotrexate administration
Repeat β-HCG in 48 hours
Administration of anti-D immune globulin
Consent for dilatation and curettage
A 26-year-old G1P0 patient at 34 weeks gestation is being evaluated with Doppler ultrasound studies of the fetal umbilical arteries. The patient is a healthy smoker. Her fetus has shown evidence of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) on previous ultrasound examinations. The Doppler studies currently show that the systolic to diastolic ratio (S/D) in the umbilical arteries is much higher than it was on her last ultrasound 3 weeks ago and there is now reverse diastolic flow. Which of the following is correct information to share with the patient?
The Doppler studies indicate that the fetus is doing well
With advancing gestational age the S/D ratio is supposed to rise
These Doppler findings are normal in someone who smokes
Reverse diastolic flow is normal as a patient approaches full term
The Doppler studies are worrisome and indicate that the fetal status is deteriorating
A 17-year-old primipara at 41 weeks wants an immediate cesarean section. She is being followed with biophysical profile (BPP) testing. Which of the following is correct information to share with the patient?
BPP testing includes amniotic fluid volume, fetal breathing, fetal body movements, fetal body tone, and contraction stress testing
The false-negative rate of the BPP is 10%
False-positive results on BPP are rare
Spontaneous decelerations during BPP testing are associated with significant fetal morbidity
A normal BPP should be repeated in 1 week to 10 days in a post-term pregnancy
A patient comes to your office with her last menstrual period 4 weeks ago. She denies any symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, urinary frequency, or breast tenderness. She thinks that she may be pregnant because she has not had her period yet. She is very anxious to find out because she has a history of a previous ectopic pregnancy and wants to be sure to get early prenatal care. Which of the following actions is most appropriate at this time?
No action is needed because the patient is asymptomatic, has not missed her period, and cannot be pregnant
Order a serum quantitative pregnancy test
Listen for fetal heart tones by Doppler equipment
Perform an abdominal ultrasound
Perform a bimanual pelvic examination to assess uterine size
A patient presents for her first initial OB visit after performing a home pregnancy test and gives a last menstrual period of about 8 weeks ago. She says she is not entirely sure of her dates, however, because she has a long history of irregular menses. Which of the following is the most accurate way of dating the pregnancy?
Determination of uterine size on pelvic examination
Quantitative serum human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) level
Crown-rump length on abdominal or vaginal ultrasound
Determination of progesterone level along with serum HCG level
Quantification of a serum estradiol level
A healthy 20-year-old G1P0 presents for her first OB visit at 10 weeks gestational age. She denies any significant medical history both personally and in her family. Which of the following tests is not part of the recommended first trimester blood testing for this patient?
Complete blood count (CBC)
Screening for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Hepatitis B surface antigen
Blood type and screen
One-hour glucose challenge testing
A 28-year-old woman is admitted for delivery. She began experiencing regular, painful uterine contractions three hours ago and her water broke en route to the hospital. The cervix is 5 cm dilated and 80% effaced. The fetal presentation is vertex and the baby's head is at -1 station. After placing a fetal heart monitor and external tocometer, repetitive decreases in fetal heart rate are noted which begin at the same time as the contractions and end before the contractions have ceased. Which of the following is most likely responsible for the fetal heart pattern?
Periods of fetal sleep
Umbilical cord compression
Fetal head compression
Uteroplacental insufficiency
Intrauterine infection
A 19-year-old G1P0 presents to her obstetrician’s office for a routine OB visit at 32 weeks gestation. Her pregnancy has been complicated by gestational diabetes requiring insulin for control. She has been noncompliant with diet and insulin therapy. She has had two prior normal ultrasounds at 20 and 28 weeks gestation. She has no other significant past medical or surgical history. During the visit, her fundal height measures 38 cm. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for the discrepancy between the fundal height and the gestational age?
Fetal hydrocephaly
Uterine fibroids
Polyhydramnios
Breech presentation
Undiagnosed twin gestation
A pregnant woman who is 7 weeks from her LMP comes in to the office for her first prenatal visit. Her previous pregnancy ended in a missed abortion in the first trimester. The patient therefore is very anxious about the well being of this pregnancy. Which of the following modalities will allow you to best document fetal heart action?
Regular stethoscope
Fetoscope
Special fetal Doppler equipment
Transvaginal sonogram
Transabdominal pelvic sonogram
Your patient complains of decreased fetal movement at term. You recommend a modified BPP test. Nonstress testing (NST) in your office was reactive. The next part of the modified BPP is which of the following?
Contraction stress testing
Amniotic fluid index evaluation
Ultrasound assessment of fetal movement
Ultrasound assessment of fetal breathing movements
Ultrasound assessment of fetal tone
During routine ultrasound surveillance of a twin pregnancy, twin A weighs 1200 g and twin B weighs 750g. Hydramnios is noted around twin A, while twin B has oligohydramnios. Which statement concerning the ultrasound findings in this twin pregnancy is true?
The donor twin develops hydramnios more often than does the recipient twin
Gross differences may be observed between donor and recipient placentas
The donor twin usually suffers from a hemolytic anemia
The donor twin is more likely to develop widespread thromboses
The donor twin often develops polycythemia
A 22-year-old G1P0 presents to your clinic for follow-up of evacuation of a complete hydatidiform mole. She is asymptomatic and her examination is normal. Which of the following would be an indication to start single-agent chemotherapy?
A rise in hCG titers
A plateau of hCG titers for 1 week
Return of hCG titer to normal at 6 weeks after evacuation
Appearance of liver metastasis
Appearance of brain metastasis
A 26-year-old nulligravid patient presents to her physician seeking preconceptional advice. She plans to conceive in about 1 year. Her past medical history is significant for chickenpox as a child. She had an appendectomy 2 years ago. She takes no medications and is allergic to penicillin. Her complete physical examination, including a pelvic examination, is unremarkable. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in diagnosis to prevent morbidity in this patient's offspring?
Blood cultures
Group B Streptococcus culture
Pelvic ultrasound
Rubella titer
Urine culture
An otherwise healthy, 65-year-old woman comes to the physician because of bloody discharge from the right nipple for 2 weeks. On examination, no retraction, erosion, or other abnormal change is present. Palpation reveals an ill-defined, 1-cm nodule located deep in the right areola. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in diagnosis?
Cytologic examination of nipple discharge
Mammography alone
Ultrasonography
Biopsy under mammographic localization
Mammography followed by fine-needle cytology
A 73-year-old female presents to your office with lower abdominal discomfort. Physical examination reveals an adnexal mass on the right side. This patient is most likely to have elevated levels of which of the following?
CEA
CA 19-9
CA-125
Alpha-fetoprotein
HCG
A 28-year-old woman presents 4 weeks after delivering her first child with a low-grade fever and pain in her right breast. She states that she has been breast feeding her newborn infant. Physical examination finds this breast to be tender, swollen, and erythematous. Microscopic examination of nipple smears from this woman would most likely reveal large numbers of which of the following types of cells?
Adipocytes
Eosinophils
Giant cells
Mast cells
Neutrophils
During a routine breast self-examination, a 35-year-old woman is concerned because her breasts feel “lumpy.” She consults you as her primary care physician. After performing an examination, you reassure her that no masses are present and that the “lumpiness” is due to fibrocystic changes. Which of the following pathologic findings is a type of nonproliferative fibrocystic change?
A blue-domed cyst
A radial scar
Atypical ductal hyperplasia
Papillomatosis
Sclerosing adenosis
A 23-year-old woman presents with a rubbery, freely movable 2-cm mass in the upper outer quadrant of the left breast. Which of the following histologic features is most likely to be seen when examining a biopsy specimen from this mass?
Large numbers of neutrophils
Large numbers of plasma cells
Duct ectasia with inspissation of breast secretions
Necrotic fat surrounded by lipid-laden macrophages
A mixture of fibrous tissue and ducts
A 48-year-old woman presents with a painless mass located in her left breast. Physical examination finds a firm, nontender, 3-cm mass in the upper outer quadrant of her left breast. There was retraction of the skin overlying this mass, and several enlarged lymph nodes were found in her left axilla. The mass was resected and histologic sections revealed an invasive ductal carcinoma. Biopsies from her axillary lymph nodes revealed the presence of metastatic disease to 4 of 18 examined axillary lymph nodes. Response to therapy with Trastuzumab is most closely associated with expression of which of the following?
BRCA1
Estrogen receptors
HER2/neu
Progesterone receptors
Urokinase plasminogen activator
A 51-year-old man presents with bilateral enlargement of his breasts. Physical examination is otherwise unremarkable, and the diagnosis of gynecomastia is made. Which of the following histologic features is most likely to be seen when examining a biopsy specimen from this man’s breast tissue?
Atrophic ductal structures with increased numbers of lipocytes
Dilated ducts filled with granular, necrotic, acidophilic debris
Expansion of lobules by monotonous proliferation of epithelial cells
Granulomatous inflammation surrounding ducts with numerous plasma cells
Proliferation of ducts in hyalinized fibrous tissue with periductal edema
A 23-year-old female comes to the physician complaining of a 3-day history of intermittent lower abdominal pain and vaginal spotting. The pain is of mild to moderate intensity. Her last menstrual period was 6 weeks ago. A pregnancy test is performed, and the result is positive. Her temperature is 36.7 C (98 F), blood pressure is 110/80 mm Hg, pulse is 80/min, and respirations are 18/min. Physical examination shows unilateral adnexal tenderness. Transabdominal ultrasonogram does not reveal an intrauterine gestation. Quantitative beta-HCG is 1500 IU/L. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
Culdocentesis
Laparoscopy
Gram stain and culture of endocervical secretions
Transvaginal ultrasonogram
Laparotomy
A 28-year-old woman comes to the physician for routine physical examination and a Pap smear. She has had multiple sexual partners and uses barrier methods for contraception. She was treated for chlamydial cervicitis four months ago. She has no other medical problems. Pelvic examination is unremarkable and a Pap smear was performed. A week later the result came as "satisfactory for evaluation" and shows mild dysplasia (low grade intraepitheliallesion). Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
Repeat Pap smear in 2 weeks
Repeat Pap smear in 12 months
Reflex HPV testing
Cone biopsy
Colposcopy
A 25-year-old nulligravid woman comes to the physician because of constant pelvic and low sacral back pain for several months. The pain is usually worse premenstrually. She tried over the counter anti-inflammatory medications but had little relief. She has been in a monogamous relationship with her boyfriend for the past 4 years. She has no fever or abnormal vaginal discharge. Her temperature is 37.2 C (98.9 F), and blood pressure is 120/78 mm Hg. Physical examination shows tender posterior vaginal fornix and pain upon uterine motion. Complete blood count is normal. Pelvic ultrasonogram is normal. Which of the following is most appropriate diagnostic test in her management?
Endometrial biopsy
Laparoscopy
CA- 125 levels
Hysterosalpingogram
Serial beta-hCG
An 18-year-old woman comes to the physician for an annual examination. She has no complaints. She has been sexually active for the past 2 years. She uses the oral contraceptive pill for contraception. She has depression for which she takes fluoxetine. She takes no other medications and has no allergies to medications. Her family history is negative for cancer and cardiac disease. Examination is unremarkable. Which of the following screening tests should this patient most likely have?
Colonoscopy
Mammogram
Pap smear
Pelvic ultrasound
Sigmoidoscopy
A patient is seen on the first postoperative day after a difficult abdominal hysterectomy complicated by hemorrhage from the left uterine artery pedicle. Multiple sutures were placed into this area to control bleeding. Her estimated blood loss was 500 mL. The patient now has fever, left back pain, left costovertebral angle tenderness, and hematuria. Her vital signs are temperature 38.2C (100.8F), blood pressure 110/80 mm Hg, respiratory rate 18 breaths per minute, and pulse 102 beats per minute. Her postoperative hemoglobin dropped from 11.2 to 9.8, her white blood cell count is 9.5, and her creatinine rose from 0.6 mg/dL to 1.8 mg/dL. What is next best step in the management of this patient?
Order chest x-ray.
Order intravenous pyelogram.
Order renal ultrasound.
Start intravenous antibiotics.
Transfuse two units of packed red blood cells.
A 44-year-old woman complains of urinary incontinence. She loses urine when she laughs, coughs, and plays tennis. Urodynamic studies are performed in the office with a multiple-channel machine. If this patient has genuine stress urinary incontinence, which of the following do you expect to see on the cystometric study?
An abnormally short urethra
Multiple uninhibited detrusor contractions
Total bladder capacity of 1000 cc
Normal urethral pressure profile
First urge to void at 50 cc
A 14-year-old girl comes to the physician for an annual examination. She has no complaints. She became sexually active during the past year and uses condoms occasionally for contraception. She has asthma, for which she occasionally takes an albuterol inhaler. She had an appendectomy at age 9. Physical examination is unremarkable including a normal pelvic examination. When should this patient begin having Pap testing?
Immediately
Age 16
Age 18
Age 20
Age 21
A 30-year-old G1P0 with a twin gestation at 25 weeks presents to labor and delivery complaining of irregular uterine contractions and back pain. She reports an increase in the amount of her vaginal discharge, but denies any rupture of membranes. She reports that earlier in the day she had some very light vaginal bleeding, which has now resolved. On arrival to labor and delivery, she is placed on an external fetal monitor, which indicates uterine contractions every 2 to 4 minutes. She is afebrile and her vital signs are all normal. Her gravid uterus is non tender. The nurses call you to evaluate the patient. Which of the following is the most appropriate first step in the valuation of vaginal bleeding in this patient?
Vaginal examination to determine cervical dilation
Ultrasound to check placental location
Urine culture to check for urinary tract infection
Labs to evaluate for disseminated intravascular coagulopathy
Apt test to determine if blood is from the fetus
A 34-year-old G2P1 at 31 weeks gestation presents to labor and delivery with complaints of vaginal bleeding earlier in the day that resolved on its own. She denies any leakage of fluid or uterine contractions. She reports good fetal movement. In her last pregnancy, she had a low transverse cesarean delivery for breech presentation at term. She denies any medical problems. Her vital signs are normal and electronic external monitoring reveals a reactive fetal heart rate tracing and no uterine contractions. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?
Send her home, since the bleeding has completely resolved and she is experiencing good fetal movements
Perform a sterile digital examination
Perform an amniocentesis to rule out infection
Perform a sterile speculum examination
Perform an ultrasound examination
A 27-year-old G2P1 at 29 weeks gestational age, who is being followed for Rh isoimmunization presents for her OB visit. The fundal height is noted to be 33 cm. An ultrasound reveals fetal ascites and a pericardial effusion. Which of the following can be another finding in fetal hydrops?
Oligohydramnios
Hydrocephalus
Hydronephrosis
Subcutaneous edema
Over-distended fetal bladder
A 28-year-old G1P0 woman at 12 weeks’ gestation presents for routine follow-up with her obstetrician. She complains of mild nausea and occasional vomiting, but otherwise is doing well and reports no other symptoms or complications. Her physical examination is unremarkable and fetal ultrasound is normal for gestational age. Laboratory tests show: Free triiodothyronine: 180 ng/dL, Free thyroxine: 2.2 ng/dL, Total thyroxine: 12 μg/dL, Thyroid-stimulating hormone: 0.1 μU/mL(normal: 0.4 – 4 μU/mL). Results of a thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor antibody test are negative. Which of the following best explains these findings?
Acute infectious thyroiditis
Graves’ disease
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
High serum estrogen concentration
High serum β-human chorionic gonadotropin level
A 31-year-old pregnant woman 6–7 weeks from her last menses comes to the emergency department of your hospital complaining of lower abdominal pain for 3 hours. The pain is diffused in the lower abdomen but worse on the right side. Her serum human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) concentration is 9600 mIU/mL. Which of the following is the strongest evidence that she has a tubal ectopic pregnancy?
Absence of an extrauterine sac on ultrasonography
Absence of blood on culdocentesis
Absence of a mass on bimanual examination
Absence of an intrauterine sac on ultrasonography
Her hCG concentration
A 23-year-old woman, gravida 1, para 0, at 25 weeks’ gestation comes to the physician because of right upper quadrant pain, nausea and vomiting, and malaise for the past 2 days. Her temperature is 37 C (98.6 F), blood pressure is 104/72 mm Hg, pulse is 92/min, and respirations are 16/min. Physical examination reveals right upper quadrant tenderness to palpation. The cervix is long, closed, and posterior. There is generalized edema. Laboratory values are as follows: Leukocyte count 10,500/mm3, Platelet count 62,000/mm3, Hematocrit: 26%, Sodium: 140 mEq/L, Chloride: 100 mEq/L, Potassium: 4.5 mEq/L, Bicarbonate: 26 mEq/L. A peripheral blood smear reveals hemolysis. Which of the following laboratory findings would be most likely in this patient?
Decreased fibrin split products
Decreased lactate dehydrogenase
Elevated AST
Elevated fibrinogen
Elevated glucose
A 25-year-old woman presents to your office for evaluation of primary infertility. She has regular periods every 28 days. She has done testing at home with an ovulation kit, which suggests she is ovulating. A hysterosalpingogram demonstrates patency of both fallopian tubes. A progesterone level drawn in the mid–luteal phase is lower than expected. A luteal phase defect is suspected to be the cause of this patient’s infertility. Which of the following studies performed in the second half of the menstrual cycle is helpful in making this diagnosis?
Serum estradiol levels
Urinary pregnanetriol levels
Endometrial biopsy
Serum follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels
Serum luteinizing hormone (LH) levels
A 45-year-old woman who had two normal pregnancies 15 and 18 years ago presents with the complaint of amenorrhea for 7 months. She expresses the desire to become pregnant again. After exclusion of pregnancy, which of the following tests is next indicated in the evaluation of this patient’s amenorrhea?
Hysterosalpingogram
Endometrial biopsy
Thyroid function tests
Testosterone and DHAS levels
LH and FSH levels
A 26-year-old woman presents for evaluation of infertility. She describes her menstrual cycles as irregular stating that they occur anywhere between 32 to 35 days. She has no galactorrhea. She eats a balanced diet and exercises regularly. She has no other medical problems. Her BMI is 22 Kg/m2. Physical examination is unremarkable. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial test to evaluate her infertility?
Endometrial biopsy
Hysterosalpingogram
Mid luteal serum progesterone level
Serum testosterone
Karyotyping
A 30-year-old woman, gravida 3, para 2, at 26 weeks gestation comes to the physician because of a decrease in fetal movements. She has felt few fetal kicks the past 20 hours. Her prenatal course, prenatal tests and fetal growth have been normal. She has chronic hypertension and is now taking methyldopa and labetalol. Her previous pregnancies were uncomplicated and both delivered vaginally. She does not use tobacco, alcohol or drugs. Fetal heart tones are heard by Doppler. Non-stress test is reactive. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
Repeat non-stress test weekly
Perform contraction stress test
Biophysical profile
Give vibroacoustic stimulation
Deliver the baby immediately
A 24-year-old woman comes to your office complaining of an 8-week history of amenorrhea. She is sexually active and uses OCPs for contraception. Her medical history is unremarkable. She does not have any particular complaints except moderate fatigue and a decline in mood. She denies headaches, visual disturbances, or any gastrointestinal symptoms. She denies cigarette smoking or any drug use, and drinks alcohol socially. Breast examination reveals a white, milky secretion upon expression of both nipples. A pelvic examination reveals a uterus of normal size. BMI is 28 kg/m2. Initial investigations reveal a negative serum beta-hCG level. According to these findings, which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?
Determine serum TSH level
Determine serum TRH level
Perform visual field study
Order sellar MRI
Order sellar CT scan
A 34-year-old woman comes to your office to establish primary care. While she has no current complaints and reports herself to be “fairly healthy,” she wishes to see a doctor regularly for preventive medicine. She does regular breast examinations on herself, has a good diet and exercise, and has no family history of malignancy or chronic disease. While all of her other habits are healthy, she reluctantly admits to smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. She had a “cervical smear” in her twenties, which she says was normal, and has never had a mammogram or ultrasound of her breasts. She reports being sexually active, and that she practices safe sex. Physical examination reveals a young woman in no apparent distress, with unremarkable vital signs. Her examination, including a breast and genitourinary exam, is normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening exam at this time?
Bone density measurement to screen for osteoporosis
Lipid level to screen for dyslipidemia
Mammogram to screen for breast cancer
Papanicolaou smear to screen for cervical cancer
X-ray of thorax to screen for lung and breast cancer
A 51-year-old woman returns to clinic for a follow-up visit. You recently sent her for a routine mammogram, which shows a small, calcified mass that the radiologist labels as “probably benign finding—short-interval follow-up suggested.” The patient is extremely concerned because, although no one in her family has breast cancer, a close friend recently died of it. Breast examination reveals no abnormalities, and her physical examination is normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action?
Excisional biopsy
Diagnostic mammogram
Screening ultrasound in 1 to 2 years
Serial breast exams
Ultrasound of breast
A 35-year-old woman comes to the clinic because of a left breast “thickness.” She noted this 5months ago and it has not receded. She has no family history of breast cancer. There is no drainage. She denies any pain. She has no other medical issues. She takes no birth control pills or any other medication. Examination shows a palpable mass in the left breast at 9 o’clock. A mammogram is nondiagnostic. Which of the following is the appropriate course of action?
Observe and repeat mammogram in 1 month
Prescribe hormone replacement therapy
Schedule breast ultrasound
Schedule a lumpectomy
Schedule a mastectomy
A patient in your practice calls you in a panic because her 14-yearold daughter has been bleeding heavily for the past 2 weeks and now feels a bit dizzy and light-headed. The daughter experienced menarche about 6 months ago, and since that time her periods have been irregular and very heavy. You instruct the mother to bring her daughter to the emergency room. When you see the daughter in the emergency room, you note that she appears very pale and fatigued. Her blood pressure and pulse are 110/60 mm Hg and 70 beats per minute, respectively. When you stand her up, her blood pressure remains stable, but her pulse increases to 100. While in the emergency room, you obtain a more detailed history. She denies any medical problems or prior surgeries and is not taking any medications. She reports that she has never been sexually active. On physical examinations, her abdomen is benign. She will not let you perform a speculum examination, but the bimanual examination is normal. She is 5ft 4in tall and weighs 95 lb. Which of the following blood tests is not indicated in the evaluation of this patient?
BHCG
Bleeding time
CBC
Type and screen
Estradiol level
A 53-year-old postmenopausal woman, G3P3, presents for evaluation of troublesome urinary leakage 6 weeks in duration. Which of the following is the most appropriate first step in this patient’s evaluation?
Urinalysis and culture
Urethral pressure profiles
Intravenous pyelogram
Cystourethrogram
Urethrocystoscopy
A 29-year-old woman comes to the physician for follow-up of a right breast lump. The patient first noticed the lump 4 months ago. It was aspirated at that time, and cytology was negative, but the cyst recurred about 1 month later. The cyst was re-aspirated 2 months ago and, again, the cytology was negative. The lump has recurred. Examination reveals a mass at 10 o'clock, approximately 4 cm from the areola. Ultrasound demonstrates a cystic lesion. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
Mammography in 1 year
Ultrasound in 1 year
Tamoxifen therapy
Open biopsy
Mastectomy
A 43-year-old African American woman comes to the physician because of her concern regarding breast cancer. She has no complaints at present. In past years, she had noted bilateral breast tenderness prior to her menses, but this has since abated. She has no medical problems. She had two cesarean deliveries, but no other surgeries. She takes a low-dose oral contraceptive pill and has no known drug allergies. She does not smoke, and her family history is negative. Physical examination is normal. All mammograms (yearly since age 40) have been negative to date. She wants to know whether BRCA1 and BRCA2 screening would be appropriate for her. Which of the following is the correct response?
BRCA1 and 2 screening is not recommended
BRCA1 and 2 screening should be performed after age 50
BRCA1 and 2 screening should be performed if breast pain recurs
BRCA1 screening is recommended
BRCA2 screening is recommended
A 28-year-old primigravid woman at term comes to the labor and delivery ward with a gush of fluid and regular contractions. Her prenatal course was remarkable for her being Rh negative and antibody negative. Her husband is Rh positive. Over the following 10 hours, she progresses in labor and delivers a 3600-g boy via a normal spontaneous vaginal delivery. The placenta does not deliver spontaneously, and a manual removal is required. To determine the correct amount of RhoGAM (anti-D immune globulin) that should be given, which of the following is the most appropriate laboratory test to send?
Complete blood count
Kleihauer-Betke
Liver function tests
Prothrombin time
Serum potassium
A 33-year-old woman, gravida 3, para 3, comes to the physician for an annual examination. She has no complaints. Past medical history is significant for two episodes of Chlamydia and one episode of gonorrhea. Obstetric history is significant for three normal spontaneous vaginal deliveries with gestational diabetes during the last two pregnancies. She takes no medications. Family history is significant for paternal coronary artery disease. Physical examination is unremarkable. Which of the following interventions should this patient most likely have?
Chest x-ray every 3 years
Coronary angiography every 3 years
Fasting glucose testing every 3 years
Pap testing every 3 years
Mammography every 3 years
A 40-year-old woman comes to the physician for an annual examination. She has no complaints. She has menses every 28-30 days that last for 3 days. She has no intermenstrual bleeding. She has asthma, for which she uses an occasional inhaler. She had a tubal ligation 10 years ago. She has no known drug allergies. Examination is unremarkable, including a normal pelvic examination. One of her friends was recently diagnosed with endometrial cancer, and the patient wants to know when and if she needs to be screened for this. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?
Screening for endometrial cancer is not cost effective or warranted
Screening is with endometrial biopsy and starts at age 40
Screening is with endometrial biopsy and starts at age 50
Screening is with ultrasound and starts at age 40
Screening is with ultrasound and starts at age 50
A 53-year-old woman comes to the physician for an annual examination. She has no complaints. She has hypertension, for which she takes a thiazide diuretic, but no other medical problems. Her past gynecologic history is significant for normal annual Pap tests for many years, her last being 2 months ago. A recent mammogram was negative. Heart, lung, breast, abdomen, and pelvic examination are unremarkable. Which of the following procedures or tests should most likely be performed on this patient?
Chest x-ray
Pap test
Pelvic ultrasound
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
Rectal examination
A 22-year-old woman, gravida 2, para 0, at 8 weeks' gestation comes to the physician for a prenatal visit. She has no complaints. Her first pregnancy resulted in a 22-week loss when she presented to her physician with bleeding from the vagina, was found to be fully dilated, and delivered the fetus. Examination of the patient today is unremarkable. She declines to have a cerclage placed. When should this patient begin having regular cervical examinations?
10 weeks
16 weeks
22 weeks
28 weeks
37 weeks
A 25-year-old woman who is “about 5 months” pregnant with her first child presents for the first time to an obstetrician. She has had no prenatal care. When asked about her medical history, she states she sometimes takes medicine for “depression,” and she produces a prescription bottle with lithium tablets in it. She is otherwise healthy and her pregnancy has been uncomplicated to date. The fundus of her uterus is 22 cm from the pubic symphysis, fetal movement is felt, and fetal heart tones are present at 130/min. Which of the following tests should be advised given the patient’s lithium ingestion?
Chorionic villus sampling
Fetal echocardiography
Fetal renal ultrasound
Maternal oral glucose tolerance test
Measurement of α-fetoprotein, β-human chorionic gonadotropin, and estriol levels
A 23-year-old primigravid woman at 9 weeks gestation presents to the emergency room because of generalized weakness and lightheadedness. For the past 4 weeks she has not been able to keep anything down and over the past week her nausea and vomiting have worsened. She has no fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, dysuria, polyuria, tremor, or heat intolerance. She does not use tobacco, alcohol or illicit drugs. Her temperature is 37.2C (98.9 F); orthostatic vitals are as follows: BP 136/86 mm Hg and pulse 98/min supine, and 11 0/70 mm Hg and 115/min standing. Physical examination shows dry mucus membranes. The remainder of the examination is unremarkable. Laboratory studies show: Hematocrit: 50 %, Platelets: 200,000/mm3, Serum sodium: 130 mEq/L, Serum potassium: 2.8 mEq/L, Chloride: 86 mEq/L, Bicarbonate: 30 mEq/L, Blood urea nitrogen (BUN): 30mg/dl, Serum creatinine: 1.6 mg/dl, Blood glucose: 98 mg/dl. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
Upper GI endoscopy
Pelvic ultrasonogram
CT scan of the head
Right upper quadrant ultrasonogram
Quantitative beta HCG levels
A 30-year-old obese woman comes to the physician with a six-month history of oligomenorrhea. She has never had this problem before. She has no galactorrhea. She has gained significant weight over the past two years despite a regular exercise program. She has also experienced hair loss during this time. She has had regular Pap smears since the age of 21; none of which have shown any abnormalities. She takes no medications. She does not use tobacco, alcohol, or drugs. Her mother has a history of endometrial carcinoma and her grandmother had a history of ovarian carcinoma. Physical examination shows male pattern baldness. Abdominal and pelvic examination shows no abnormalities. A urine pregnancy test is negative. Serum prolactin level and thyroid function tests are normal. Which of the following is indicated in the initial workup of this patient?
Screening mammogram
Oral glucose tolerance test
CA-125 levels, annually
Diagnostic laparoscopy
Iron studies
One of your obstetric patients presents to the office at 25 weeks complaining of severe left calf pain and swelling. The area of concern is slightly edematous, but no erythema is apparent. The patient demonstrates a positive Homans sign, and you are concerned that she may have a deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following diagnostic modalities should you order?
MRI
Computed tomographic scanning
Venography
Real-time ultrasonography
X-ray of lower extremity
On postpartum day 2 after a vaginal delivery, a 32-year-old G2P2 develops acute shortness of breath and chest pain. Her vital signs are blood pressure 120/80 mm Hg, pulse 130 beats per minute, respiratory rate 32 breaths per minute, and temperature 37.6C (99.8F). She has new onset of cough. She appears to be in mild distress. Lung examination reveals clear bases with no rales or rhonchi. The chest pain is reproducible with deep inspiration. Cardiac examination reveals tachycardia with 2/6 systolic ejection murmur. Pulse oximetry reveals an oxygen saturation of 88% on room air and oxygen supplementation is initiated. Which of the following is the best diagnostic tool to confirm the diagnosis?
Arterial blood gas
Chest x-ray
CT angiography
Lower extremity Dopplers
Ventilation-perfusion scan
A 75-year-old G2P2 presents to your gynecology office for a routine examination. She tells you that she does not have an internist and does not remember the last time she had a physical examination. She says she is very healthy and denies taking any medication, including hormone replacement therapy. She has no history of abnormal Pap smears. She is a nonsmoker and has an occasional cocktail with her dinner. She does not have any complaints. In addition, she denies any family history of cancer. The patient tells you that she is a widow and lives alone in an apartment in town. Her grown children have families of their own and live far away. She states that she is self-sufficient and spends her time visiting friends and volunteering at a local museum. Her blood pressure is 140/70 mm Hg. Her height is 5ft 4 in and she weighs 130 lb. Her physical examination is completely normal. Which of the following are the most appropriate screening tests to order for this patient?
Pap smear and mammogram
Pap smear, mammogram, and colonoscopy
Mammogram, colonoscopy, and bone densitometry
Mammogram, colonoscopy, bone densitometry, and TB skin test
Mammogram, colonoscopy, bone densitometry, TB skin test, and auditory testing
A 65-year-old G3P3 presents to your office for annual checkup. She had her last well-woman examination 20 years before when she had a hysterectomy for fibroids. She denies any medical problems, except some occasional stiffness in her joints early in the morning. She takes a multivitamin daily. Her family history is significant for cardiac disease in both her parents and breast cancer in a maternal aunt at the age of 42 years. Her physical examination is normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate set of laboratory tests to order for this patient?
Lipid profile and fasting blood sugar
Lipid profile, fasting blood sugar, and TSH
Lipid profile, fasting blood sugar, TSH, and CA-125
Lipid profile, fasting blood sugar, TSH, and urinalysis
Lipid profile, fasting blood sugar, TSH, urinalysis, and CA-125
You are following up on the results of routine testing of a 68-year-old G4P3 for her well-woman examination. Her physical examination was normal for a postmenopausal woman. Her Pap smear revealed parabasal cells, her mammogram was normal, lipid profile was normal, and the urinalysis shows hematuria. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?
Colposcopy
Endometrial biopsy
Renal sonogram
Urine culture
No further treatment/evaluation is necessary if the patient is asymptomatic.
A 17-year-old G1P1 presents to your office for her yearly wellwoman examination. She had an uncomplicated vaginal delivery last year. She has been sexually active for the past 4 years and has had six different sexual partners. Her menses occurs every 28 days and lasts for 4 days. She denies any intermenstrual spotting, postcoital bleeding, or vaginal discharge. She denies tobacco, alcohol, or illicit drug use. Which of the following are appropriate screening tests for this patient?
Pap test
Pap test and gonorrhea and chlamydia cervical cultures
Pap test and herpes simplex cultures
Pap test and hemoglobin level assessmen
Pap test and hepatitis C antibody
A 15-year-old woman presents to your office for her first well-woman examination. She has a history of asthma, for which she uses an inhaler as needed. She denies any prior surgeries. Her menses started at the age of 13 and are regular. She has recently become sexually active with her 17-year-old boyfriend. She states that they use condoms for contraception, but she is interested in something more effective. Which of the following is the most appropriate instrument to use when performing the Pap smear test in this patient?
Graves speculum
Pederson speculum
Pediatric speculum
Vaginoscope
Nasal speculum
A 40-year-old G3P2012 presents for her well-woman examination. She has had two vaginal deliveries and her largest baby weighed 4000 g. She had a postpartum bilateral tubal ligation. Her menstrual cycles are regular every 28 days and last 5 days. She states that with cough she may occasionally lose some urine; otherwise she has no complaints. She denies any medical problems. On examination she weighs 56 kg and her blood pressure is 132/81 mmHg. What type of speculum would be most appropriate to use when performing this patient’s Pap test?
Graves speculum
Pederson speculum
Vaginoscope
Hysteroscope
Pediatric speculum
A 50-year-old G4P4 presents for her well-woman examination. She had one cesarean delivery followed by three vaginal deliveries. Her menses stopped 1 year ago and she occasionally still has a hot flash. She tells you that about 10 years ago she was treated with a laser conization for carcinoma in situ of her cervix. Since that time, all of her Pap tests have been normal. What recommendation should you make regarding how frequently she should undergo Pap smear testing?
Every 3 months
Every 6 months
Every year
Every 2 years
Every 3 years
A 45-year-old G3P3 presents for her yearly examination. She last saw a doctor 7 years ago after she had her last child. She had three vaginal deliveries, the last of which was complicated by gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. She has not been sexually active in the past year. She once had an abnormal Pap smear for which she underwent cryotherapy. She denies any medical problems. Her family history is significant for coronary artery disease in her dad and a maternal aunt who developed ovarian cancer at the age of 67. Which of the following is best screening approach for this patient?
Pap smear
Pap smear and mammography
Pap smear, mammography, and cholesterol profile
Pap smear, mammography, cholesterol profile, and fasting blood sugar
Pap smear, mammography, cholesterol profile, fasting blood sugar, and serum CA-125
Pregnant woman is being followed by a nephrologist for chronic glomerulonephritis. Which of the following findings is normal at 28 weeks’ gestation?
Blood pressure of 132/86 mmHg
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of 21 mg/100 mL
Serum creatinine of 1.1 mg/100 mL
Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 130 mL/min
Glycosuria with a plasma glucose of 130 mg/100 mL
A 37-year-old pregnant woman with type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic hypertension is 35 weeks’ pregnant. Which of the following is the best test to screen for fetal well-being?
Nonstress test (NST)
Oxytocin challenge test
Amniocentesis
Fetal movement counting
Fetal biophysical profile
A 28-year-old G2, P 1woman in her 26th week of gestation comes to the office due to intermittent episodes of abdominal pain. She has been having these episodes for the past 4 days, and thinks that her fetus may be in distress. She points to her right flank when asked about the location of the pain, and says that it occasionally radiates to the groin area. She cannot identify any exacerbating or relieving factors. Her pregnancy has been uncomplicated so far. Her past medical history is significant for pelvic inflammatory disease. Her temperature is 37.5 C (99.5 F), blood pressure is 130/80 mm Hg, and pulse is 88/min. She is in considerable pain at the moment. Deep palpation of the right flank reveals tenderness. There is no CVA tenderness. Urinalysis shows: Specific gravity: 1.020, Blood: ++, Glucose: negative, Ketones: negative, Protein: negative, Leukocyte esterase: negative, Nitrites: negative. What is the best next step in the management of this patient?
Cervical cultures
Shockwave lithotripsy
Intravenous pyelogram
Ultrasound of the abdomen
CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis
A 15-year-old girl is being evaluated for primary amenorrhea. Her previous medical history is unremarkable and she denies taking any medications. Examination reveals absent breasts as well as pubic and axillary hair. Vaginal examination could not be performed. Olfactory exam reveals an inability to identify different odors. Ultrasound shows a uterus and two ovaries; serum FSH level is 2 U/L (Normal is 4-30). Which of the following is the most likely karyotype to be found in this patient
45 XO
45 YO
46 XX
46 XY
47 XXY
A 36-year-old woman comes to your office complaining of a 12-month history of inter-menstrual bleeding and heavy menses. She has had type-2 diabetes for the past 4-years, managed with glipizide and metformin. She has no family history of gynecological malignancies. She does not use tobacco or alcohol. Her temperature is 37.2 C (98.9 F), and blood pressure is 126/76 mm Hg. Her BMI is 30 Kg/m2. Physical examination shows pale mucus membranes. Pelvic examination is within normal limits; no vaginal lesions are noted. Urine pregnancy test is negative. Her hemoglobin is 10.8 g/dl and platelet count is 223,000/mm3. Coagulation studies are within normal limits. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
Prescribe combined oral contraceptive pills
Conjugated estrogens for 3-months
Cyclic progestins
Endometrial ablation
Endometrial biopsy
A 14-year-old girl is being evaluated for short stature. She has not yet had any menstrual periods. She is not sexually active. She is at 6th percentile for height and 20th percentile for weight. Blood pressure is elevated in the upper extremities and low in the lower extremities. Lungs are clear to auscultation. If measured, which of the following is most likely to be present in this patient?
High inhibin
Low growth hormone
High estrogen
High FSH
High testosterone
A 16-year-old girl comes to the emergency department because of abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. She has been sexually active with her boyfriend for the past year; they occasionally use condoms. This is their only means of contraception. Her last menstrual period was eight weeks ago. Previous menses occurred at regular 28-day intervals. She has had two episodes of pelvic inflammatory disease in the past year. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
Prescribe antibiotics and see her back in three days
Call her parents to discuss the problem and obtain their consent for treatment
Admit the patient and start high dose estrogen therapy
Obtain a pregnancy test and an abdominal ultrasonogram
Obtain a urinalysis and CT scan of the abdomen
Which feature of fibrocystic disease of the breast is associated with the greatest risk of developing breast cancer?
Number of nodules
Serous nipple discharge
Size of the dominant mass
Presence of epithelial hyperplasia
Presence of a palpable axillary node
A premenopausal, 48-year-old woman undergoes a routine mammographic screening. Physical examination is normal. Mammography identifies a suspicious focus with clustered micro-calcifications located deeply in the lateral upper quadrant of the right breast. No abnormality can be detected in this area on breast examination. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in diagnosis?
Mammographic reexamination in 1 year
Ultrasonography
Biopsy guided by mammographic localization
Fine-needle aspiration cytology
Large needle (core needle) biopsy
A 35-year-old G3P3 with a Pap smear showing high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion of the cervix (CIN III) has an inadequate colposcopy. Cone biopsy of the cervix shows squamous cell cancer that has invaded only 1 mm beyond the basement membrane. There are no confluent tongues of tumor, and there is no evidence of lymphatic or vascular invasion. The margins of the cone biopsy specimen are free of disease. How should you classify or stage this patient’s disease?
Carcinoma of low malignant potential
Microinvasive cancer, stage Ia1
Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance
Carcinoma in situ
Invasive cancer, stage IIa
An intravenous pyelogram (IVP) shows hydronephrosis in the workup of a patient with cervical cancer otherwise confined to a cervix of normal size. This indicates which one of the following stages?
Microinvasive stage
IIa
I
II
III
A 24-year-old woman presents with new-onset right lower quadrant pain, and you palpate an enlarged, tender right adnexa. Which of the following sonographic characteristics of the cyst in this patient suggests the need for surgical exploration now instead of observation for one menstrual cycle?
Lack of ascites
Unilocularity
Papillary vegetation
Diameter of 5 cm
Demonstration of arterial and venous flow by Doppler imaging
A 20-year-old woman presents complaining of bumps around her vaginal opening. The bumps have been there for several months and are getting bigger. Her boyfriend has the same type of bumps on his penis. On physical examination the patient has multiple 2- to 10-mm lesions around her introitus consistent with condyloma. Her cervix has no gross lesions. A Pap smear is done. One week later, the Pap smear returns showing atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS). Reflex HPV typing showed no high-risk HPV. Which of the following viral types is most likely responsible for the patient’s condyloma?A 20-year-old woman presents complaining of bumps around her vaginal opening. The bumps have been there for several months and are getting bigger. Her boyfriend has the same type of bumps on his penis. On physical examination the patient has multiple 2- to 10-mm lesions around her introitus consistent with condyloma. Her cervix has no gross lesions. A Pap smear is done. One week later, the Pap smear returns showing atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS). Reflex HPV typing showed no high-risk HPV. Which of the following viral types is most likely responsible for the patient’s condyloma?
HPV type 11
HPV type 16
HPV type 18
HPV type 45
HPV type 56
A 24-year-old patient recently emigrated from the tropics. Four weeks ago she noted a small vulvar ulceration that spontaneously healed. Now there is painful inguinal adenopathy associated with malaise and fever. You are considering the diagnosis of lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV). The diagnosis can be established by which of the following?
Staining for Donovan bodies
The presence of serum antibodies to Chlamydia trachomatis
Positive Frei skin test
Culturing Haemophilus ducreyi
Culturing Calymmatobacterium granulomatis
A 33-year-old woman, gravida 1, para 0, comes for a routine prenatal visit, for the first time. According to her history, she is at 18-weeks gestation. Her family history is significant for Down syndrome on her maternal side. She does not use tobacco, alcohol or drugs. Vital signs are normal, and physical examination is unremarkable. Initial laboratory studies show a decreased maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP). Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
Amniocentesis
Chorionic villus sampling
Ultrasonogram
Cordocentesis
Urinary estradiol levels
A 15-year-old girl is brought to the physician by her mother because she has not begun menstruating. She is otherwise healthy and has no medical problems. Vitals signs are within normal limits. Physical examination shows absence of breast development and no pubic hair is seen. Examination shows no other abnormalities. Ultrasound confirms the presence of a uterus. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
Estrogen level
MRI of pituitary
Serum FSH level
Karyotyping
GnRH stimulation test
A 24-year-old woman, G1 P1, comes to your office because she has been amenorrheic for two months. She has been taking low dose combined oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) for the past three months. She had withdrawal bleeding after the first month, but has had no bleeding over the past two months. Over the past few days, she has had nausea, vomiting and abdominal bloating. She does not use alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. Menarche occurred at the age of 14; menses have always been irregular. She is requesting a change in her contraception regimen because of these problems. Physical examination shows no abnormalities. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
Discontinue OCP and recommend intrauterine contraceptive device
Measure serum FSH and LH
Measure serum beta-HCG
Advise her to stop taking oral contraceptives temporarily and advise condom use until symptoms resolve
Tell her this is normal with patients who have recently begun taking oral contraceptives, and that her symptoms will resolve eventually
A 28-year-old woman, gravida 3, para 2, at 28 weeks gestation comes to the physician because she has only felt 2-3 fetal movements in the past 12 hours. As in her previous pregnancies, she has gestational diabetes, which is under good control with diet and mild exercise. She does not use tobacco, alcohol or drugs. Vital signs are normal. Physical examination is unremarkable. Fetal heart tones are heard. Which of the following is the next most appropriate step in management?
Non-stress test
Biophysical profile
Contraction stress test
Ultrasonography
Deliver the baby immediately
A 27-year-old woman, gravida 2, para 1, at 12 weeks gestation comes to the physician because of a dark brown vaginal discharge. She had a mild brown vaginal discharge 3 weeks ago, which resolved without any intervention. She noticed similar discharge again two days ago. For the past two weeks, she has not had nausea or breast tenderness, which she used to have before. She does not use tobacco, alcohol or drugs. Her temperature is 37.0C (98.7F), blood pressure is 110/60 mmHg, pulse is 85/min and respirations are 15/min. Physical examination shows a soft uterus and a closed cervix. Fetal heart tones are not present. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
Quantitative beta-HCG measurement
Pelvic ultrasonography
Chorionic villous sampling
Check PT/INR and PTT
Reassurance and routine follow-up
A 22-year-old woman comes to the physician for an annual examination. She has normal periods every month and has no complaints. She has no medical problems but does smoke one pack of cigarettes per day. She has intercourse with more than one partner. Examination is unremarkable, including a normal pelvic examination. A Papanicolaou smear shows a high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
Repeat Pap smear in 1 year
Repeat Pap smear in 6 months
Perform colposcopy
Perform a cone biopsy
Perform a hysterectomy
A 22-year-old woman presents for her first Pap smear. She has been sexually active with only one boyfriend since age 19. Her physical examination is completely normal. However, 2 weeks later her Pap smear results return showing HGSIL. There were no endocervical cells seen on the smear. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?
Perform a cone biopsy of the cervix
Repeat the Pap smear to obtain endocervical cells
Order HPV typing on the initial Pap smear
Perform random cervical biopsies
Perform colposcopy and directed cervical biopsies
A 32-year-old woman consults with you for evaluation of an abnormal Pap smear done by a nurse practitioner at a family planning clinic. The Pap smear shows evidence of a high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HGSIL). You perform colposcopy in the office. Your colposcopic impression is of acetowhite changes suggestive of human papilloma virus infection (HPV). Your biopsies show chronic cervicitis but no evidence of dysplasia. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?
Cryotherapy of the cervix
Laser ablation of the cervix
Conization of the cervix
Hysterectomy
Repeat the Pap smear in 3 to 6 months
A 55-year-old postmenopausal female presents to her gynecologist for a routine examination. She denies any use of hormone replacement therapy and does not report any menopausal symptoms. She denies the occurrence of any abnormal vaginal bleeding. She has no history of any abnormal Pap smears and has been married for 30 years to the same partner. She is currently sexually active with her husband on a regular basis. Two weeks after her examination, her Pap smear comes back as atypical glandular cells of undetermined significance (AGUS). Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?
Repeat the Pap in 4 to 6 months
HPV testing
Hysterectomy
Cone biopsy
Colposcopy, endometrial biopsy, endocervical curettage
A 55-year-old G3P3 with a history of fibroids presents to you complaining of irregular vaginal bleeding. Until last month, she had not had a period in over 9 months. She thought she was in menopause, but because she started bleeding again last month she is not sure. Over the past month she has had irregular, spotty vaginal bleeding. The last time she bled was 1 week ago. She also complains of frequent hot flushes and emotional lability. She does not have any medical problems and is not taking any medications. She is a nonsmoker and denies any alcohol or drug use. Her gynecologic history is significant for cryotherapy of the cervix 10 years ago for moderate dysplasia. She has had three cesarean sections and a tubal ligation. On physical examination, her uterus is 12 weeks in size and irregularly shaped. Her ovaries are not palpable. A urine pregnancy test is negative. Which of the following is the most reasonable next step in the evaluation of this patient?
Schedule her for a hysterectomy.
Insert a progesterone-containing intrauterine device (IUD).
Arrange for outpatient endometrial ablation.
Perform an office endometrial biopsy.
Arrange for outpatient conization of the cervix
A 25-year-old nulligravid woman comes to the physician because of chronic pelvic and low sacral back pain for several months. The pain is usually worse premenstrually. She tried over the counter anti-inflammatory medications but had little relief. She has been in a monogamous relationship with her boyfriend for the past 4 years. She has no fever or abnormal vaginal discharge. Her temperature is 37.2 C (98.9 F), and blood pressure is 120/78 mm Hg. Physical examination shows tender posterior vaginal fornix and pain upon uterine motion. Complete blood count is normal. Pelvic ultrasonogram is normal. Urine pregnancy test is negative. Which of the following is most appropriate diagnostic test in her management?
Endometrial biopsy
Laparoscopy
CA-125 levels
Hysterosalpingogram
CT scan of the pelvis
A 23-year-old G1POfemale presents for her first prenatal visit at 14 weeks gestation. A pap smear is done at that time and a high grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL) is seen at cytology. A test for HPV discloses the presence of a strain with high oncogenic risk. A satisfactory colposcopy is done and shows no site of abnormalities. At this time the next best step is?
Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)
Repeat pap smear 12 months
Termination of pregnancy
Repeat colposcopy and biopsy after delivery
Endocervical curettage
A 26-year-old woman, gravida 3, para 2, comes to the physician for the first time for a prenatal checkup. She changed her physician and in the interim has missed two prenatal checkups. She states that she is at 7months gestation. According to her prenatal records and an ultrasound performed at 16 weeks gestation, she is now at 30 weeks, but her fundal height is only 26 cm (10.2 inches). Fetal heart tones are heard by Doppler. Blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg. You suspect fetal growth restriction (FGR) and order a repeat ultrasonogram. Which of the following is the single most useful parameter for predicting fetal weight by ultrasonogram in suspected FGR?
Biparietal diameter
Abdominal circumference
Femur length
Head to abdomen circumference ratio
Calculated fetal weight
A 75-year-old woman comes to the physician because of irregular vaginal bleeding. She has been menopausal for the past 25 years, but has noted on-and-off spotting for the past 2 years, which she finds intolerable. She has a complicated past medical history including hypertension, diabetes, and severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Examination is unremarkable. An endometrial biopsy is performed that demonstrates an endometrial polyp with atypical cells that are difficult to grade. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
Hormone replacement therapy
Oral contraceptive pill
Hysteroscopy
Laparoscopy
Hysterectomy
A 68-year-old woman comes to the physician because of a painful lump in her vagina. She states that the lump has been there for a few months, but has recently begun to cause her pain. She has hypertension, for which she takes a diuretic, but no other medical problems. Examination shows a 4 cm cystic mass near the patient's introitus by the right labia. The mass is mildly tender. The remainder of the pelvic examination is normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
Expectant management
Sitz baths
Oral antibiotics
Biopsy of the mass
Word catheter placement
A 28-year-old primigravid woman at 8 weeks' gestation comes to the physician for her first prenatal visit. A home pregnancy test was positive. She has no complaints. She is concerned, however, because she is a carrier of the fragile X mutation. Her husband is also known to be a carrier. This is a highly desired pregnancy. She wants to know whether there is a way to determine whether the fetus is affected. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
There is nothing to offer this couple
Offer testing of the parents
Offer MRI of the fetus
Offer 2nd trimester amniocentesis
Offer termination of the pregnancy
A 23-year-old woman calls her physician for the results of her Pap test. She has a history of Chlamydia. She has never had an abnormal Pap. She occasionally has unprotected intercourse. The physician informs her that the Pap was normal. The patient is relieved, but wants to know whether this result could be wrong. The physician explains that a Pap test detects abnormal cells in roughly 4 of every 5 women who have abnormal cervical cells. Which of the following represents the sensitivity of the Papanicolaou test?
100%
0%
1%
20%
80%
A 23-year-old primigravid woman comes to the physician because of vaginal bleeding. Her last menstrual period was 6 weeks ago. She has no other symptoms. Examination shows a 10-week sized uterus, but is otherwise unremarkable. Pelvic ultrasound reveals a snowstorm pattern consistent with a complete mole. Serum beta-hCG is markedly elevated over normal pregnant values. A chest x-ray film is negative. A dilation and evacuation is performed and the pathologic diagnosis is complete hydatidiform mole. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
Evaluation in one year
Follow beta-hCG levels to 0
Dactinomycin
Methotrexate
Hysterectomy
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